An insider threat can feel a bit like the plot twist in a spy thriller. You know, the moment when the protagonist realises the enemy is not just at the gates but has been inside the house the whole time. Suddenly, all those polite conversations by the water cooler take on a sinister meaning. So, what do you do when your very own corporate narrative takes a turn for the dramatic?
Identifying the Mole
Recognising that you have an insider threat is akin to Bruce Willis discovering the baddies in Nakatomi Plaza. It starts with anomalies – those little blips on the radar that don’t quite fit. Perhaps it’s an unusual after-hours access or data transmissions that scream “I’m up to no good!” It’s all about the IoCs (Indicators of Compromise) and your ability to pick up on them quicker than Sherlock Holmes on a good day.
Many times though, it’s not a flashing red icon on the screen which will let you know that someone’s intentions may not be completely pure – but rather from colleagues. While technology is great, nothing picks out an insider faster than a vigilant co-worker. Red flags from co-workers can include, but not be limited to people working odd hours, having substance abuse, or gambling addictions, asking invasive questions about data which doesn’t involve them, or frequently contradicting themselves about their personal lives and backgrounds.
While none of these things in isolation necessarily mean your co-worker is an aspiring Dr Evil, small things can add up.
Containment: The First Line of Defence
Once you’ve identified your very own Benedict Arnold, the next course of action is containment. Think Elliot Ness in “The Un ..
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